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Defence for Children International UN Rules for Protection of Juveniles DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
All disciplinary procedures should be consistent both with upholding the dignity of the rights of juveniles and with respecting the basic rights of all. Labour should be regarded as an educational tool and should not be imposed as a disciplinary sanction. Cruel, inhuman, degrading treatment including corporal punishment, placement in a dark cell, closed or solitary confinement, reduction of diet and the restriction of family contact is prohibited. Collective sanctions are also forbidden and no juvenile should be punished more than once for the same disciplinary offence. Juveniles should not be responsible for disciplinary functions except in the supervision of specified social, educational, or sports acitivities or in self-government programmes. States should adopt legislation concerning the following: conduct constituting a disciplinary offence; the type and duration of disciplinary sanctions that may be imposed; the authorities competent to impose sanctions and consider appeals. No juvenile should be disciplined except in accordance with the terms of the law and the regulations in force and only after being clearly informed of the alleged infraction. Juveniles should also have proper opportunities to present their defence, including the right of appeal to a competent impartial authority. Complete records should be kept of all disciplinary proceedings.
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